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NJ Stage 2024: By The Numbers

originally published: 01/11/2025

Despite many challenges, New Jersey Stage reached over one million unique visitors for the third straight year in 2024.  The website published over 3,900 articles during the year, including 930 feature articles or featured event previews and 600 columns. All in all, over 2.7 million articles were read and more than 400,000 event listings were read.

"This was a year in which we had to navigate major changes to social media sites, such as publishers being penalized for simply linking to stories," explained Gary Wien, publisher of NewJerseyStage.com. "And we had to rework the coding behind nearly every page of our website to accomodate changes to search engines.  So, reaching the same number of users as we did in 2023 was a win for us and we look forward to what we can accomplish in 2025."

New Jersey Stage increased its reach on social media to over 18,500 users across Facebook (8,000 followers), X (formerly twitter 6,500 followers), Instagram (2,500 followers), Threads (800 followers), and Bluesky (700 followers).  New Jersey Stage joined Bluesky in November and joined Threads in July 2023.  All of our social media accounts are found at "@NewJerseyStage". In addition, we have another 3,500 social media followers for our music-related site, ThePenguinRocks.com on X, Facebook and Bluesky.

"New Jersey Stage celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024," added Wien. "It is one of the longest running websites covering the arts in the state and the only one to offer affordable advertising for the arts.  We are very proud to have advertisers that range from small choral groups to some of the biggest performing arts centers in the state.  With banner ads for $50 per month and event listings at just $10, we continue to offer promotion that every arts organization can afford. This is possible because we only have one employee who works with several writers and photographers that volunteer their services."

For more information on New Jersey Stage advertising, click here. One of the best values around is our event listings, which provide an individual webpage for each performance - all for just $10! For example, a theater company can promote a play for $10 and receive an individual web page for each performance. Each performance is also promoted in our events of the week columns each Tuesday. These columns are always among our most read articles of the week. 




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Press releases and article pitches can be sent to info@newjerseystage.com and there is never a cost to have a press release run.  The way the website is designed, event previews are run when we first get the release with the stories being brought back to the main page the week of the event.  Event previews are also spotlighted every Tuesday in our events of the week columns.  There are columns just for theatre and music, and one column that lists all events for the week.

"We are reaching out to arts councils, arts professionals, writers, and artists to offer column space throughout the year," said Wien.  "I view New Jersey Stage as a hub for the arts and we are ready to expand. If you are interested in writing for New Jersey Stage or are interested in having your work 'syndicated' at NewJerseyStage.com, please contact us at info@newjerseystage.com. Note: we do not offer compensation other than a byline and link to your website or social media, but we have a nice audience that can expand your reach."



Here are the top 5 most read articles of 2024 at New Jersey Stage.

1) "A Johnny Mathis Christmas" LIVE! at MPAC - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at MPAC in Morristown, NJ this Saturday December 7, 2024 evening as music lovers excitedly await a sold-out A Johnny Mathis Christmas concert by the legendary pop vocalist Johnny Mathis.

2) Liz Cheney Scheduled to Speak at NJPAC Days Before The Election - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney will be speaking at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Cheney served as the U.S. representative for Wyoming's at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023. The event begins at 3:00pm.

3) An Interview with Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night of Blackmore's Night - Long before Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night created the renaissance folk rock band Blackmore’s Night, Ritchie told Guitar World that he longed to play medieval music.

4) NJPAC Announces Lineup for 2024 Sounds of the City FREE Concerts - (NEWARK, NJ) -- Experience an amazing lineup of diverse artists under the stars this summer at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for exciting, FREE concerts during the Horizon Sounds of the City series every Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The series unites Newark's cultural diversity by bringing together residents, workers, and visitors for unforgettable evenings of great music, food, and fun. This year's  lineup includes Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista, Afrobeat singer and artist Kofi Kinaata, New Orleans funk band Galactic f. Jelly Joseph, rap icon KRS-One, and New Orleans bounce singer Big Freedia. Some performances will also showcase a guest poet from Dodge Poetry, as well as local opening talent and NJPAC's student performers.




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5) Ocean Casino Resort Transforms into Seaside Winter Wonderland - (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is transforming into a magical seaside winter wonderland filled with festive seasonal offerings and holiday décor at every turn. From magical attractions to themed suites and a local holiday market, head to Ocean for a surfside escape filled with holiday cheer.


 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Newark

Newark to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Week July 7-13

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the Newark Municipal Council, the City's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Advisory and Concerns Commission, Newark Pride, Inc, and other organizations and partners will hold Newark Pride Week from Monday, July 7, to Sunday, July 13, 2025.



Discover

Discover Seeing Eye(R) Services at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch

(PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- A letter written in 1927 by a young sightless American to a woman in Switzerland training dogs for police and military work led to the creation of The Seeing Eye®. Learn about this pioneering New Jersey philanthropic enterprise and meet trainers and dogs at the Ocean County Library Plumsted Branch on Monday, July 14, 2025. The event begins at 6:30pm.



Andrew’s Big Show

'Andrew’s Big Show' Brings the Circus to the Ocean County Library

(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- Round up the kids for laughs and hijinks galore! The Ocean County Library is pleased to present "Andrew's Big Show" at three branches (Plumsted, Lakewood, and Point Pleasant Borough) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.



Dining

Dining Out Jersey's 5th Annual Foodie Expo features Special Guests David Burke and Produce Pete

(PARAMUS, NJ) -- Dining Out Jersey presents the 5th Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at The Terrace at Biagio's in Paramus. This year's event will feature special guests David Burke and NBC's Produce Pete.



The

The URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Summer Brew Fest

(CARTERET, NJ) -- The URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center presents Summer Brew Fest on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Sample more than 40 handcrafted brews made right here in New Jersey from 15 of NJ's best breweries. Talk with the Brewmasters to learn about your favorite season blends, explore and shop from local artisan crafters and be sure to indulge in some delicious summertime bites. Plus, take in the summer breeze from the rooftop lounge as you enjoy a cool summer night with friends, family, and the best brews New Jersey has to offer!



FEATURED EVENTS

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Tuesday

Tuesday Night Book Club - Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 @ 7:30pm
VIRTUAL
category: community


 

MMA

MMA Pro League Fight Night

Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
category: community


 

Summer

Summer Brew Fest 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
category: community


 

Miss

Miss Republica Dominicana of NJ US - Gala Final

Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 6:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: community